In the report’s comment section, one
unidentified mining consultant described Ontario as a “horrible
place to work” based on a combination of the ambiguities over the
provincial government’s Far North Act; the lack of power, road and
cell service infrastructure; a Mining Act that falls short of
expectations.

An exploration company president cited
a litany of problems ranging from “poorly enacted” mining
regulations, no online staking and claim renewals, and “no
resolution to Aboriginal mining claims.”

Quebec dropped in the survey rankings
from 5th in 2011 to 21st worldwide in 2013, due partly to amendments
in that province’s mining act.

Sweden and Finland topped the global
rankings.

“The confidence mining executives
have in Sweden and Finland, for example, proves that it’s possible
to enact sound environmental problems and still maintain a successful
mining industry,” said Green.